What are the advantages and disadvantages of using an internal consultant as opposed to an external consultant to investigate a particular operating problem?
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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT & CCONSULTING 455.609 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT ON What are the advantages and disadvantages of using an internal consultant as opposed to an external consultant to investigate a particular operating problem? SUBMITTED BY: Alvin Chew hou ming : 0359619 Introduction External consultants come from outside the company, stay for the duration of the contract and then leave. An internal consultant is an organization development professional that is employed full time by an organization, and who reports to a general manager or other senior manager. In any event, both consultants have their own merits in their contribution to the client's company. This article considers all aspects and drill in deeper in view whether client should engage either or both consultant in the investigation of a particular operating problem. Advantage of getting external consultant to investigate [Objectivity] Advantage of using an external consultant in investigation is that internal politics entanglement & unnecessary paperwork...

